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Lansdowne Improvement Association

Baltimore MD  21227
410-242-6067

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In order to make sure every citizen of Lansdowne has a voice, we have opened this website to help get information to you.  LansdowneOnline.com is a medium that you can take advantage of to voice your opinion, concerns and suggestions. 

In a technical age, it is important that we keep up with technology and use it to our greatest advantage.  What a great way to communicate to the citizens of Lansdowne.  This website is still growing.  And, as we grow we want your input. 

There are more pages planned for the site such as the new C.O.P.s page to keep abreast of your needs; an education page that will give you school information, possibly a list serve where members can post information and communicate via email.  There many possibilities, but your website committee needs your input.   Please let us know what you want to see on this website. Your suggestions are always welcome.

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President's Message

Updated: February 28, 2010  

Dear Lansdowne,
 
Well ‘Happy Belated New Year”. I have just been behind a little bit getting things done. I will work at it a little harder this year. This year hopes to be a very good year. Well if you like snow we have had a lot of that. I think we have had our share of snow. Come on spring time.

Our community went through many changes last year with a few disappointments. Our Streetscape Project fell short of its expectations. The road portion of the project seemed to fall short of money to completely pave the street, but the street is certainly drivable and safe to travel. I think we must look at what has changed along Hammonds-Ferry Road in our business district. We have new benches, trash receptacles, sidewalks, curbs and new plant life. The lamp posts added a very nice touch to the whole project. The Lansdowne business group put up Christmas wreaths for the Holidays which added such spirit to our community pride and for the celebration of our holiday season. Thank-You L.B.P.A.
 
We all know our economy is struggling in many ways, and many of our residents have lost jobs. With many of our folks struggling to make ends meet and keep what they have worked for all their lives. We must all band together to keep our community alive and well. When you know of somebody struggling let us know so maybe we can put them in touch with someone who can help. Please keep our businesses in mind when you need things for the house or just a bite to eat.
 
This is a very important year for our community and our state. This year is an election year for many of those in office. Please take time over the next several months and think of what has been done for our community and State. Ask yourself if things could be better or are you happy with things as they are.
 
You must vote for change because it doesn’t happen without you. We will be electing and new County Executive and County Councilman along with other offices. So please take time to Vote.
 
In closing we sure would like you to come out to our meetings and help decide what’s best for our community and our families.
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See You Soon
Craig Rankin  410-242-6067 

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Lansdowne History

In the late 1800's, the Whitaker Iron Company mined for ore in Lansdowne.  Abandoned pits from the mining were filled up by underground springs creating small ponds and lakes.  Lansdowne was mostly farmland, including the Kessler farm, MacLeod farm and Wades farm.

When the railroad came, Lansdowne became knows as a B&O town.  Most people worked for the B&O, commuting by train into Baltimore City.  The first station was names Coursey Station.  The Coursey Station senior housing center takes its name from this.

The two main roads were Hammonds Ferry Road and Hollins Ferry Road, both of which led to the Patapsco River where you could take a ferry across to the other side.

Early churches included the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, St. Clements Catholic Church, Lansdowne United Methodist Church, Lansdowne Christian Church and the First Baptist Church.  The site of the original wooden school house was on the property that is now St. Clements.

In the 1950's housing developments sprang up in the Baltimore Highlands and Riverview areas.  Schools were build for these neighborhoods.  In Lansdowne, the Lansdowne Elementary School, Lansdowne Junior High (middle school) and Lansdowne Senior High were known as the "Golden Education Triangle."

In the early 1960's the B&O closed the railroad crossing and Lansdowne Boulevard was constructed, connecting Lansdowne to Washington Boulevard, bridging over the railroad tracks.  A tunnel was also constructed under the tracks for pedestrian crossing.  Some old railroad cars were erected as a museum and shopping area alongside Hammonds Ferry Road and the railroad tracks.

In the 1980's Baltimore County Recreation and Parks opened a large parcel of land for public use.  Southwest Area Park is located on the Patapsco River, just below Baltimore Highlands.

A small library was built by Baltimore County in 1966, on Third Avenue.  In 1993, the Lansdowne Library was closed due to budget cutbacks.  The building is now used as the Police Athletic League Center.  In 1989 the Lansdowne/Baltimore Highlands Senior Center was built directly behind the Library building.

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